[{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BlogPosting","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/sports-performance-prestige-cars\/a-future-classic-from-the-imperials-classifieds-the-porsche-911-turbo-997\/#BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/sports-performance-prestige-cars\/a-future-classic-from-the-imperials-classifieds-the-porsche-911-turbo-997\/","headline":"A future classic from the Imperials classifieds: Porsche 911 Turbo (997)","name":"A future classic from the Imperials classifieds: Porsche 911 Turbo (997)","description":"What makes a classic? Well, classic-beauty is in the eye of the beholder, so here\u2019s a little inspiration for you from the prestige forecourt of Imperials, Chadwell Heath.\u00a0You can decide for yourself whether or not you think it\u2019s a classic\u2026 The Porsche 997 Turbo Tiptronic S may not be the prettiest 911 \u2013 according to some \u2018purists\u2019, who have probably never owned one \u2013 but the fact that this Guards Red monster sits on massive, 19-inch lightweight Turbo wheels over […]","datePublished":"2013-03-06","dateModified":"2013-03-06","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/isabelle-lawrence\/#Person","name":"Isabelle Lawrence","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/isabelle-lawrence\/","identifier":30,"description":"Max Wheeler is a leading motoring journalist and classic car specialist at Smart Motoring, renowned for his sharp insight and infectious passion for all things automotive. With years of experience covering motoring news, supercars, and the enduring legacy of classic cars, Max brings stories to life with style and authority. Whether it\u2019s the roar of a Lamborghini, the elegance of an Aston Martin DB5, or the cultural impact of vintage motoring icons, he delivers expert commentary that inspires enthusiasts and collectors alike. Dedicated to celebrating the heritage and future of driving, Max Wheeler is your trusted voice for classic car news and beyond.","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/8d331506e3c530b5ec4930c30a01ed8cc29b0537227573ae5da98f559e681401?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/8d331506e3c530b5ec4930c30a01ed8cc29b0537227573ae5da98f559e681401?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Smart Motoring","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","width":600,"height":60}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/Porsche-911-Turbo.jpg","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/Porsche-911-Turbo.jpg","height":"577","width":"577"},"url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/sports-performance-prestige-cars\/a-future-classic-from-the-imperials-classifieds-the-porsche-911-turbo-997\/","about":["Cars","Sports \/ Performance & Prestige cars","Sports, Performance & Prestige Cars"],"wordCount":472,"keywords":["Imperials","porsche","porsche 911"],"articleBody":"What makes a classic? Well, classic-beauty is in the eye of the beholder, so here\u2019s a little inspiration for you from the prestige forecourt of  Imperials, Chadwell Heath.\u00a0You can decide for yourself whether or not you think it\u2019s a classic\u2026The Porsche 997 Turbo Tiptronic S may not be the prettiest 911 \u2013 according to some \u2018purists\u2019, who have probably never owned one \u2013 but the fact that this Guards Red monster sits on massive, 19-inch lightweight Turbo wheels over that wide and aggressive Turbo bodywork, makes it, in my opinion, an always impressive performance classic at the very least.Let\u2019s face it, this autobahn-stormer is almost untouchable by all but the very top end of supercars \u2013 and remember, this one has recently been reduced in price by Imperials to under \u00a353k \u2013 and will hit 62mph in a shocking 3.7 seconds, and fire on to very nearly 200mph. That\u2019s rocketship performance for speedboat money. And this one, with long-term ownership in mind, has covered just 18,000 miles, with a full Porsche service history too, of course.This  Imperials\u00a0911 Turbo also features all the very best goodies to go with its baby-faced mileage, including the legendary Sports Chrono Pack that allows its 3.6-litre, twin-turbo engine to \u2018overboost\u2019 for up to 10 seconds at full throttle, for extra torque, for even faster overtakes. That\u2019s 470bhp and more!Comfort inside this king of the 997s is assured by the full black leather interior \u2013 the perfect accompaniment to the vivid red exterior paint \u2013 and the expensive optional Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM); the electronic damping control system that actively and continuously adjusts the damping force of each wheel, according to the road conditions and driving style. Indeed, this 997 Turbo is a truly useable everyday supercar that\u2019ll purr like a kitten around town, or roar like a particularly peeved lion at full throttle. And, believe me, there is not much on earth that sounds as serious as a 997 Turbo at max attack.Should you need to hear something sweeter than the turbocharged soundtrack of the Turbo\u2019s motor, then there is a full Bose top-end sound system to help you while away the motorway hours, and a Porsche factory Sat-Nav system to keep you on the straight and narrow. Someone\u2019s spent a ton of options-cash on this 911 Turbo, and now it\u2019s time for its new owner \u2013 an owner with an eye on blistering performance \u2013 to make the most of that options list generosity.Classic-beauty is in the eye of the beholder indeed, but with nearly 500bhp on tap and one of the most sticky chassis known to man, this Porsche 911 Turbo is all about the beauty of incredible pace and searing performance.By Dan AnslowCar and images supplied by Imperials. 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